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AREA CODE
(88)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can take a taxi for PHP300
or a cheaper jeepney service for PHP20. Taxis,
jeepneys, motorcycles and multi-cabs ply the
town proper, providing you with different means
of transport.
BY DAY
Conquer the Cagayan de Oro river
with Bugsay River Rafting. If you prefer to fly,
then buckle up and glide through the zip line at
Dahilayan Adventure Park in Bukidnon. Shop at
Dire Husi in the afternoon.
BY NIGHT
Head to Inolog Grill where fresh
seafood is cooked to perfection. Listen to rap and
hip-hop music at Eclipse Bar then talk to the locals
about the underground scene in the city. If you want
to listen to the best vocals in town, stop by Maxi.
SLEEP
Check in at Casa Isabella located along
Cruz Taal corner Pabayo Street. It’s close to all the
action of the city, but still budget friendly.
Tel: +63
(88) 856 4065, (922) 892 9661
PHILIPPINES
CAGAYANDEORO
AREACODE
(85)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, you can hire a
taxi or van to take you to the city proper. Once in
the city, do as the Butuan residents do — hop on
the ubiquitous tricycle, still the main way to get
from place to place.
BYDAY
Visit the Balanghai Shrine at Barangay
Libertad, Butuan City and get to know more about
the history of trading in the Philippines. Go to the
National Museum just behind the City Hall to see
artifacts from Imperial China.
BYNIGHT
Have a delicious dinner at Aling Cora's
Restaurant or Weegol's, then enjoy a cup of
coffee at True Brew or Margie's. For good food,
drinks and great company, head to Boy's Asian
Homecooking/Beer and Wine Room.
SLEEP
Almont Inland Resort is a great place to
stay if you want to relax. It is ideal for travelers
on vacation or for business conventions.
www.
almont.com.ph/inland_resort
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
LOCALSPEAK
Say
"Pila man ang
plete?"
to ask the driver how much the
fare is going to your destination.
INSIDERTIP
Establish a rate
with a taxi before getting in to avoid
disagreements later on.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Necklaces and
bracelets made by the different tribes
make nice souvenirs. Get them from
Dire Husi Pasalubong Center.
BESTBREAKFAST
Cookie
Monster paired with durian shake
at Margie's.
BESTDINNER
Aling Cora's kitchen
recipes are a must-try. The food is
delicious and the service is great.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Miniature
balanghai
(the sailboat used by Malay
settlers in pre-colonial Philippines). It's
something only Butuan City could offer.
Eileen
Aparis
tourismmarketing
Ian D. Laput
psychologist
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